Port Orange, Florida

A little information about Port Orange

In the span of time since 1867, the city of Port Orange, Florida has blossomed into a vital community with all the attributes needed to call this place home. This well-planned city of 55,000 residents is full of housing options combined with good schools, roads and public spaces, making Port Orange’s slogan, “Unique by choice, not by chance” a reality.

The city’s location, just minutes away from the sparkling shores of the Atlantic Ocean, offers something for everyone from growing families to those looking to settle in a place where leisure activities such as tennis, fishing, golf and biking are an important component of daily life.

The Port Orange City Center, off Dunlawton Avenue, is the central hub of the city, with city offices, a well equipped library and a community amphitheater. Walking paths around the central lake, bicycle trails and picnic areas make this a favorite location. City sponsored events, such as Port Orange Family Days, holiday celebrations, and art festivals are held around the lake several times a year. Sports fields and additional leisure areas are nearby.

Opportunities for business and shopping have emerged along the main access points of the city. Well-known restaurants and retailers, along with a healthy dose of independent businesses supply local needs without the hassles of long drives to other major cities. And health care facilities are building on their commitments to the area.

In Port Orange local schools are a source of pride with their award-winning programs and leadership. And a sense of community involvement shows in the number of activities and programs available to all segments of the population, from youngsters on up. The local Port Orange parks and recreation facilities are constantly updating their offerings to keep attuned to the community’s needs from karate camps to ballroom dancing, sidewalk chalk drawing to watercolor art.

Historic Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens is a good place to discover the history of the area, while learning more about the native flora and fauna of Port Orange. Nature walks, seminars with master gardener experts and weddings are just a few of the many activities found in the impressive park. Don’t forget to check out the dinosaur figures that are a remnant of Bongoland.

Port Orange development can be found on both sides of the city, which is divided by Interstate 95, including the Spruce Creek Fly-In, a Port Orange community with a runway and home access for private planes, and the Countryside development, with housing ranging from condominiums to single family homes. These and other neighborhoods are the lifeblood of the Port Orange community.

New waterfront development is growing in the riverfront area along the Halifax River in Port Orange, north of the Dunlawton Bridge. The planned pedestrian-friendly complex will feature a mixture of business and retail shops with residential properties, while preserving the waterfront beauty and accessibility for local residents to the boardwalk and park areas. A public access marina continues to serve those enjoying water sports, recreational boating, and fishing.